Living in Golconda, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golconda · Census data 2020–2024
Golconda has 691 residents with a median age of 58.7. The median household income is $41,875 (50% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $69,300, the median rent is $393/month.
Golconda is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Golconda at a glance
- Population
- 691
- Median age
- 58.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $69,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $393/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Golconda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 28.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Golconda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Golconda the median home value is $69,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $393 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,145 a month in housing costs.
Golconda median household income
The median household income in Golconda is $41,875 and the income per person is $29,285. 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Golconda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 348
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 29%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.44
Golconda demographics
- Population
- 691
- Median age
- 58.7
- Under 18
- 6.2%
- 65 and older
- 32.6%
- Households
- 247
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golconda ›
Education in Golconda
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Golconda have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golconda
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.1%
Golconda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golconda | 691 | $41,875 | $69,300 | $393 |
| Rosiclare | 961 | $43,725 | $60,900 | $440 |
| Elizabethtown | 396 | $23,077 | $125,000 | $241 |
| Salem | 780 | $61,667 | $102,400 | $678 |
| Smithland | 203 | $36,563 | $98,000 | $1,107 |
| Brookport | 733 | $38,000 | $58,300 | $843 |
| Metropolis | 5,864 | $50,399 | $86,000 | $752 |
| Cave-In-Rock | 210 | $29,250 | $40,000 | $490 |
| Ledbetter | 1,785 | $59,899 | $120,800 | $1,110 |
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What is the median household income in Golconda, IL?
The median household income in Golconda is $41,875, 50% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Golconda?
The median home value in Golconda is $69,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Golconda?
The median gross rent in Golconda is $393 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Golconda, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 28.3%.
What is the median age in Golconda?
The median age in Golconda is 58.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Golconda?
The average commute to work in Golconda is 19 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golconda?
The unemployment rate in Golconda is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golconda?
17.6% of adults in Golconda have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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